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To crochet this amigurumi Dachshund you need:
- Fine yarn YarnArt Jeans (160 m / 50 g; 55% cotton, 45% acrylic): in dark brown (70), golden brown (84), pink (36), green (29), yellow (35), black (53) colors
- 2.0 mm crochet hook by Tulip
- 8 mm safety eyes
- Fiberfill
- Sewing needle and scissors
Your finished amigurumi puppy will be about 15 cm (5.9") tall if you use the suggested yarn and hook. Feel free to try other yarn weights too — just keep in mind the size of your pup may turn out a little bigger or smaller.
Skill level: intermediate
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Abbreviations:
st = stitch
sc = single crochet
inc = increase (2 sc in one st)
dec = decrease (2 sc together)
sl st = slip stitch
hdc = half double crochet
dc = double crochet
(..) = repeat the instructions in brackets the given number of times
[ ] = total number of stitches in a round/row
Crochet in continuous rounds, unless otherwise specified. Mark the beginning of each round with a stitch marker or a yarn scrap.
Arms (make 2):
Begin crocheting with golden brown yarn.
Rnd 1: 6 sc in magic ring [6]
Rnd 2: (sc in next st, inc) repeat 3 times [9]
Rnd 3: sc in all 9 st [9]
Rnd 4: (sc in next 2 st, inc) repeat 3 times [12]
Alternate between dark brown and golden brown colors.
Rnd 5: (sc in next 2 st with golden brown yarn, sc in next st with dark brown yarn) repeat 4 times [12]
Continue working with dark brown yarn.
Rnd 6–8: sc in all 12 st [12]
Flatten the edges and crochet sc in next 6 st through both layers to close the hole. Fasten off and cut off the yarn.
Tail:
Crochet with dark brown yarn.
Rnd 1: 6 sc in magic ring [6]
Rnd 2–3: sc in all 6 st [6]
Rnd 4: (sc in next 2 st, inc) repeat 2 times [8]
Rnd 5: sc in all 8 st [8]
Rnd 6: (sc in next 3 st, inc) repeat 2 times [10]
Rnd 7: sc in all 10 st [10]
Rnd 8: (sc in next 4 st, inc) repeat 2 times [12]
Rnd 9: sc in all 12 st [12]
Stuff a little bit.
Flatten the edges and crochet sc in next 6 st through both layers to close the hole. Fasten off and cut off the yarn.
Cheeks (make 2):
Crochet with pink yarn.
Rnd 1: 6 sc in magic ring [6]
Finish with sl st. Fasten off leaving a tail for sewing.
Muzzle:
Crochet with golden brown yarn.
Rnd 1: 6 sc in magic ring [6]
Rnd 2: (inc) repeat 6 times [12]
Rnd 3: (sc in next st, inc) repeat 6 times [18]
Rnd 4: (sc in next 2 st, inc) repeat 6 times [24]
Rnd 5: (sc in next 3 st, inc) repeat 6 times [30]
Rnd 6: sc in all 30 st [30]
Alternate between dark brown (indicated with bold font) and golden brown colors. Make sure the dark brown spot is centered symmetrically in the middle. Add or undo a few stitches if needed.
Rnd 7: sc in next 9 st, inc with golden brown yarn, sc in next 9 st with dark brown yarn, sc in next 9 st, inc with golden brown yarn [33]
Rnd 8–9: sc in next 11 st with golden brown yarn, sc in next 9 st with dark brown yarn, sc in next 13 st with golden brown yarn [33]
Rnd 10: sc in next 11 st with golden brown yarn, sc in next 10 st with dark brown yarn, sc in next 12 st with golden brown yarn [33]
Rnd 11: sc in next 10 st with golden brown yarn, sc in next 10 st with dark brown yarn, inc, sc in next 10 st, inc with golden brown yarn [36]
Rnd 12–13: sc in next 12 st with golden brown yarn, sc in next 10 st with dark brown yarn, sc in next 14 st with golden brown yarn [36]
Rnd 14: sc in next 11 st, inc with golden brown yarn, sc in next 11 st with dark brown yarn, sc in next 11 st, inc with golden brown yarn [39]
Rnd 15–16: sc in next 13 st with golden brown yarn, sc in next 11 st with dark brown yarn, sc in next 15 st with golden brown yarn [39]
Rnd 17: sc in next 12 st, inc with golden brown yarn, sc in next 12 st with dark brown yarn, sc in next 12 st, inc with golden brown yarn [42]
Rnd 18: sc in next 14 st with golden brown yarn, sc in next 12 st with dark brown yarn, sc in next 16 st with golden brown yarn [42]
Fasten off leaving a tail for sewing. Stuff with fiberfill.
Nose:
Crochet 7 ch with black yarn. Continue working in turning rows, beginning in 2nd ch from the hook.
Row 1: sc in next 6 st [6]
Row 2: 1 ch, dec, sc in next 2 st, dec [4]
Row 3: 1 ch, sc in next 4 st [4]
Row 4: 1 ch, (dec) x 2 times [2]
Row 5: 1 ch, dec [1]
Fasten off leaving a tail for sewing.
Legs (make 2):
Crochet with golden brown yarn.
Rnd 1: 6 sc in magic ring [6]
Rnd 2: (sc in next st, inc) repeat 3 times [9]
Rnd 3: (sc in next 2 st, inc) repeat 3 times [12]
Alternate between dark brown and golden brown colors.
Rnd 4: (sc in next 2 st with golden brown yarn, sc in next st with dark brown yarn) repeat 4 times [12]
Continue working with dark brown yarn.
Rnd 5: sc in all 12 st [12]
Fasten off and cut off the yarn.
Make the second leg in the same way, but don’t fasten off. Continue crocheting on 2nd leg – sc in next 3 st, 8 ch.
Body:
Rnd 1: join the first leg – sc in next 12 st on 1st leg, sc in next 8 ch, sc in next 12 st on 2nd leg, sc in next 8 ch [40]
Sc in next 7 st. Place a stitch marker. It’s at the side of the body.
Rnd 2: sc in next 4 st, inc, sc in next 8 st, inc, sc in next 4 st, inc, sc in next 5 st, inc, sc in next 8 st, inc, sc in next 5 st, inc [46]
Rnd 3: sc in next 7 st, inc, sc in next 3 st, inc, sc in next 9 st, inc, sc in next 5 st, inc, sc in next 3 st, inc, sc in next 2 st, inc, sc in next 4 st, inc, sc in next 5 st [54]
Rnd 4–6: sc in all 54 st [54]
Rnd 7: sc in next 31 st, inc, (sc in next 6 st, inc) repeat 2 times, sc in next 8 st [57]
Rnd 8: sc in all 57 st [57]
Rnd 9: sc in next 34 st, inc, (sc in next 5 st, inc) repeat 2 times, sc in next 10 st [60]
Attach tail while working on the next round.
Rnd 10: sc in next 39 st, put the tail and the body together and crochet sc in next 6 st through both parts, sc in next 15 st [60]
Rnd 11: sc in all 60 st [60]
Rnd 12: sc in next 32 st, (dec, sc in next 2 st) repeat 6 times, sc in next 4 st [54]
Rnd 13: sc in all 54 st [54]
Rnd 14: sc in next 32 st, (dec, sc in next st) repeat 6 times, sc in next 4 st [48]
Rnd 15–16: sc in all 48 st [48]
Rnd 17: (sc in next 22 st) repeat 2 times [46]
Rnd 18: (sc in next 21 st, dec) repeat 2 times [44]
Rnd 19: sc in all 44 st [44]
Rnd 20: dec, sc in next 19 st, dec, sc in next 18 st, stop before finishing the round and reposition the stitch marker.
Attach arms while working on the next round.
Rnd 21: put the arm and the body together and crochet sc in next 6 st through both parts, sc in next 14 st, put another arm and the body together and crochet sc in next 6 st through both parts, sc in next 16 st [42]
Rnd 22: sc in next 36 st, stop before finishing the round and shift your stitch marker to the middle of the back.
Rnd 23: (sc in next 5 st, dec) repeat 6 times [36]
Don’t cut off the yarn, continue crocheting the head.
Head:
Stitch marker goes along the back of the head.
Rnd 1: (sc in next 2 st, inc) repeat 12 times [48]
Rnd 2: (sc in next 7 st, inc) repeat 6 times [54]
Rnd 3: (sc in next 8 st, inc) repeat 6 times [60]
Stuff the legs and the body with fiberfill.
Rnd 4: sc in next 8 st, (sc in next 2 st, inc) repeat 3 times, sc in next 22 st, (inc, sc in next 2 st) repeat 3 times, sc in next 12 st [66]
Rnd 5–11: sc in all 66 st [66]
Add more stuffing.
Rnd 12: sc in next 8 st, (sc in next 2 st, dec) repeat 3 times, sc in next 22 st, (dec, sc in next 2 st) repeat 3 times, sc in next 12 st [60]
Rnd 13–15: sc in all 60 st [60]
Rnd 16: sc in next 8 st, (sc in next st, dec) repeat 3 times, sc in next 22 st, (dec, sc in next st) repeat 3 times, sc in next 12 st [54]
Rnd 17–19: sc in all 54 st [54]
Rnd 20: (sc in next 7 st, dec) repeat 6 times [48]
Rnd 21–22: sc in all 48 st [48]
Stuff the body. Set the main thread aside.
- Sew the muzzle to the head between Rnd 1 and Rnd 15.
- Sew the nose in place or embroider it with black yarn.
- Insert the safety eyes between Rnd 15 and Rnd 16.
- Embroider eyebrows with golden brown yarn between Rnd 19 and Rnd 21.
- Sew the cheeks to the head between Rnd 6 and Rnd 10.
Continue crocheting the head.
Rnd 23: (sc in next 6 st, dec) repeat 6 times [42]
Rnd 24: (sc in next 5 st, dec) repeat 6 times [36]
Rnd 25: (sc in next 4 st, dec) repeat 6 times [30]
Stuff the head.
Rnd 26: (sc in next 3 st, dec) repeat 6 times [24]
Rnd 27: (dec) repeat 12 times [12]
Rnd 28: (dec) repeat 6 times [6]
Add more stuffing. Fasten off. Weave the yarn tail through the front loops of the remaining 6 stitches using your hook or a sewing needle, then pull to close the hole. Weave in the end.
Ears (make 2):
Each ear consists of two identical pieces – one crocheted with golden brown yarn and the other with dark brown yarn.
Make 7 ch. Continue working in turning rows, beginning in 2nd ch from the hook.
Row 1: sc in next 6 st [6]
Row 2: 1 ch, inc, sc in next 4 st, inc [8]
Row 3: 1 ch, sc in next 8 st [8]
Row 4: 1 ch, inc, sc in next 6 st, inc [10]
Row 5–6: 1 ch, sc in next 10 st [10]
Row 7: 1 ch, inc, sc in next 8 st, inc [12]
Row 8–9: 1 ch, sc in next 12 st [12]
Row 10: 1 ch, inc, sc in next 10 st, inc [14]
Row 11–12: 1 ch, sc in next 14 st [14]
Row 13: 1 ch, inc, sc in next 12 st, inc [16]
Row 14–15: 1 ch, sc in next 16 st [16]
Row 16: 1 ch, dec, sc in next 12 st, dec [14]
Row 17: 1 ch, sc in next 14 st [14]
Row 18: 1 ch, dec, sc in next 10 st, dec [12]
Row 19: 1 ch, sc in next 12 st [12]
Row 20: 1 ch, dec, sc in next 8 st, dec [10]
Row 21: 1 ch, sc in next 10 st [10]
Row 22: 1 ch, dec, sc in next 6 st, dec [8]
Row 23: 1 ch, sc in next 8 st [8]
When you finish the dark brown part of the ear, do not fasten off.
Place the golden brown part on top of the dark brown one (wrong side facing wrong side) and crochet sc stitches around the edges through both layers.
Collar:
Crochet 42 ch with green yarn. Continue working from the 3rd chain from the hook.
Row 1: hdc in next 40 st [40]
Fasten off leaving a tail for sewing.
Medallion:
Crochet with yellow yarn.
Rnd 1: 7 hdc in magic ring [7]
Finish with sl st. Fasten off leaving a tail for sewing.
Assembly:
1. Sew the ears to the head between Rnd 22 and Rnd 24, leaving 11 stitches between them.
2. Put the collar on and sew the edges together.
3. Sew the medallion to the collar.
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